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care worker; caregiver; nursing aide
A professional who provides physical care and daily living assistance to elderly or disabled people. A common and growing profession in Japan's aging society.
介護士として働いている。
I work as a care worker.
介護士の資格を取りたい。
I want to get a caregiver qualification.
高齢化が進む中、介護士の人手不足が深刻な問題になっている。
As the population ages, the shortage of care workers is becoming a serious problem.
Compound of 介護 (nursing care) and 士 (professional suffix). Refers to professionals who help elderly and disabled people with daily activities such as bathing, eating, and mobility.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 介護士の資格: caregiver certification
- 介護士の人手不足: shortage of care workers
- 介護士として働く: to work as a care worker
- 介護士を目指す: to aim to become a care worker
RELATED TERMS:
- 介護: nursing care, caregiving — the field itself
- 介護福祉士: certified care worker — the official national certification
- 介護施設: care facility, nursing home
- 訪問介護: home-visit care
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan's rapidly aging population (高齢化社会) has made 介護 a major social issue. Demand for 介護士 far exceeds supply, leading to policy discussions about wages, working conditions, and immigration to fill the gap.